TS22 5BL is a sought-after residential area on Rudston Avenue, 1.3km from Wolviston in Billingham. Administratively it sits within Billingham West ward and the Stockton North constituency.
For families considering a move, TS22 5BL represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £178k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 15.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TS22 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00061799 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUDSTON AVENUE, TS22 5BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUDSTON AVENUE, TS22 5BL.
282
55
£ 33,800 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
TS22 5BL is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 94% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £178k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 15.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TS22 5BL. The average age is 55.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 178,750
4 sales · Mean £ 172,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TS22 5BL has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Prior's Mill Church of England Controlled Primary School, Billingham
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Northfield School and Sports College
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy
Ash Trees Academy
Wolviston Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Cakes, Bakes and Shakes0.9 km
- The Right Plaice0.9 km
- Hoo Wah0.9 km
- La Buona Pizzeria0.3 km
- Yum Yum Chinese0.3 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Billingham Golf Club Kitchen0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Wolviston Recreation Ground Association0.8 km
- Billingham Golf Club0.6 km
- The Swan0.9 km
- The Wynyard0.5 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Londis0.9 km
- Go Local0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Billingham2.4 km
- Stockton Station4.9 km
- Thornaby6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Rudston Avenue0.1 km
- Severn Grove0.2 km
- Rudston Avenue0.2 km
- St Paul's RC Primary School0.3 km
- St Paul's RC Primary School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TS225BL · Data under Open Government Licence